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Apple vs Epic - An interesting battle involving some of the biggest tech companies that raises some complicated questions. Get caught up here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-19/epic-games-fortnite-battle-with-apple-and-google-can-be-traced-to-nintendo-tax https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/14/business/dealbook/fortnite-apple-google-epic.html https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/08/microsoft-backs-epic-against-apple-in-legal-fight-over-unreal-engine-on-ios/ ----------------------- Print your own stickers with any image you want with Polaroid's snazzy new mobile printer. https://mashable.com/article/polaroid-mobile-printer-ios-android/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mashable+%28Mashab --------------------------- The best standing desks here: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-standing-desk/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS%20Feed Having used an adjustable standing desk for a while now, I think hav

  Bendable, foldable screens have been around for a little while now, and the technology has improved to the point where we are starting to see them put to good use. The best application I have seen is in the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip -  https://www.cnet.com/news/samsung-galaxy-z-flip-review-3-months-later-even-im-surprised-by-how-much-i-still-love-this-phone/ . I love the idea of having a foldable smartphone similar to the old flip phones from pre-iPhone days, and you can buy this phone now, for quite a hefty price, if you need to live right on the edge of technology, but I think I'll wait until the technology is perfected...Or when Apple gets around to designing their version.. Microsoft takes a different approach to foldable phones with their brand new Surface Duo. It's too big for my tastes but still a beautiful device.  https://www.theverge.com/2020/8/12/21364633/microsoft-surface-duo-release-date-pricing-features-specs --------------------------------    Excellent as always,

New Computer Buying Guide  Here's a good guide for what to look for when shopping for a new PC. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/cheap-desktop-pcs/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS%20Feed And, here's a great one on portable hard drives. If your computer storage is filling up and you need somewhere to store all of your photos and music, consider getting one of these. https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-portable-ssd/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=RSS%20Feed ------------------------------------- Language Translation Earbuds https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/08/07/worlds-first-offline-translation-earbuds-translate-up-to-40-languages-and-93-accents-in-real-time/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+yankodesign+%28Yanko+Design+-+Form+Beyond+Function%29 ------------------------------------ Learn How to Use Apple AirDrop If you use an iPhone, this is by far the best way to share files

Apple Reminders Apple has an app installed on the iPhone by default called Reminders. It does what you'd expect in that it reminds you when you have something you need to get done. It's basically just a to-do list, but when you get into the habit of using it on a daily basis for anything you mean to do, whether it's the day of or sometime in the next year, it can seriously increase your productivity. Check out these sites as an introduction: https://www.howtogeek.com https://www.macrumors.com ---------------------------------- Improve the sound of your TV If you've been relying on the terrible built-in speakers in your TV, and you're intimidated by the hassle of installing a full surround-sound system, then buy a simple sound bar. I promise you, you will be glad you did. They're affordable, extremely easy to set up, and you will notice an immediate improvement in the sound quality and volume or your movies and TV shows.  https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/review